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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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